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The Old Sweet Shop, Minehead

Minehead
  • 8
    Guests
  • 4
    Bedrooms
  • 4
    Bathrooms
  • pets
    welcome
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The Old Sweet Shop on Vicarage Road in Minehead (Holiday Cottage) is a quintessential chocolate box cottage located in the quietest and prettiest part of Minehead includes a hot tube. The Old Sweetshop in Somerset is a seventeenth century thatched cottage that can sleep up to 8 guests in 4 bedroom

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The Old Sweet Shop on Vicarage Road in Minehead (Holiday Cottage) has served many purposes over the years, most notably as the local sweet shop. Some of the neighbours can remember buying strawberry sherbets, gobstoppers and ice creams here on the way to and from school in the 1950s. The property has undergone an extensive and sympathetic restoration to maximise the cottage’s space and light, beautiful sweeping staircase, impressive beams and large fireplace. The old complements the new perfectly in The Old Sweet Shop. 

Sleeps up to eight guests in four bedrooms
Luxurious holiday cottage complete with hot tub
Three double bedrooms and one twin bedroom
Four bathrooms (three are en-suites)
Private and enclosed patio and garden with outside seating and a summerhouse
Large hot tub
Easy access to all amenities including restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and shops
Bed linen and towels provided (bring your own beach towels for use in the hot tub)
Wi-Fi, heating and electricity included
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Dogs welcome (2 max)
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

The sitting room has a large fireplace with a wood burning stove. Look carefully and you’ll see the burns shaped like pear drops on the large wooden mantelpiece. These ancient marks were made when a hot poker, taken straight from the open fire, was used to stir cider (a “hot toddy”). There are charming mullion lead-framed windows with pretty seats as well as comfortable sofas and armchairs. You’ll also find a large flat screen smart TV with Sky, Netflix and Blu-ray DVD player, and choice of films, books, jigsaws, games and toys to keep you occupied. 

There are four tastefully decorated double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Antique furniture, high-quality mattresses and furnishings, crisp bedding and soft towels complement the décor of each room – all of which have a confectionery theme. Choose from Marshmallow, Lemon Drop, Strawberry Sherbet or Refresher. Upstairs, Marshmallow, a luxurious king bedroom, is a large airy room with a stunning en-suite bathroom with a roll top bath. Lemon Drop is our twin room with an en-suite with a shower. Downstairs, Strawberry Sherbet, a double, is the original shop. It retains the distinctive bay window which we decorate with seasonal displays. Refresher has a gorgeous king four poster bed, large shower and lots of light.

With views into the garden, the spacious kitchen/diner has a large cooker, high-spec appliances and oodles of work and storage space. Perfect for family gatherings, the dining area has a large oak table that seats eight comfortably. This is an enjoyable, sociable space where you can cook and chat, play games or enjoy afternoon tea. The utility room houses a washing machine, tumble drier and fridge/freezer. You’ll find a high chair and vacuum too.

Outside is a pretty cottage garden, with a lawn edged with borders, summer house and two patio areas with picnic tables. Our large hot tub offers plenty of jets and soft lighting for night time. On a clear night, you’ll be amazed by the view of the stars, thanks to the Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve. 

The Old Sweet Shop is centrally heated throughout. Linen and towels are also provided. Please bring your own beach towels for use in the hot tub. There is on-site parking for two cars. Dogs are welcome on request (2 max).

A security deposit of £250 is required to book this property to cover the cost of any damage during your stay. All things being well, this security deposit will be returned shortly after your departure providing there is no damage to the property or its contents. Before your arrival, you will receive further information about what the security deposit if for and what is covered. Lucy  (the owner) will contact you prior to your arrival date to take payment separately for the security deposit.

Appliances and amenities

  • Hair dryer
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Log fire
  • Central heating
  • Kettle
  • Games room
  • Fan
  • Cooker,Fridge,Freezer,Microwave,Toaster
  • Washing machine,Dishwasher,Clothes dryer
  • TV,DVD player,CD player
  • Ironing board,Iron
  • High chair
  • Towels provided,Linen provided
The sitting room has a large fireplace with a wood burning stove. Look carefully and you’ll see the burns shaped like pear drops on the large wooden mantelpiece. These ancient marks were made when a hot poker, taken straight from the open fire, was used to stir cider (a “hot toddy”). There are charming mullion lead-framed windows with comfy window seats as well as two sumptuous sofas and armchairs. You’ll also find a large flat screen TV with Sky, Netflix and Blu-ray DVD player, Bluetooth speaker and choice of films, books, jigsaws, games and toys to keep you occupied. 

There are four tastefully decorated double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Antique furniture, high-quality mattresses and furnishings, and crisp bedding and soft towels complement the décor of each room – all of which have a confectionery theme. Choose from Marshmallow, Lemon Drop, Strawberry Sherbet or Refresher! Upstairs, Marshmallow, a luxurious king bedroom, is a large airy room with a stunning en-suite bathroom with a roll top bath. Lemon Drop is our twin room with an en-suite with shower. Downstairs, Strawberry Sherbet, a double, is the original shop. It retains the distinctive bay window which we decorate with seasonal displays. Refresher has a gorgeous king four poster bed, large shower and lots of light.

With views into the garden, the spacious kitchen/diner has a large range cooker, high-spec appliances and oodles of work and storage space. Perfect for family gatherings, the dining area has a large oak table that seats eight comfortably. This is an enjoyable, sociable space where you can cook and chat, play games or enjoy afternoon tea. The utility room houses a washing machine, tumble-drier and sizeable fridge/freezer. You’ll find a high chair and vacuum too.

Outside the Property

  • BBQ
  • Parking
  • private garden (not enclosed)
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Shared garden
  • private garden (enclosed)
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Secure parking
  • Detatched Property
To the rear of the property is a pretty cottage garden, with a lawn edged with borders, summer house and two patio areas with picnic tables. The large hot tub has numerous jets and soft lighting for dark nights. On a clear night, you’ll be amazed by the view of the stars, thanks to the Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve.

Parking

There is off-road parking for two cars in the courtyard beside the property. This area is shared with the next door cottage so please do not block the access and be considerate to your neighbours. Any further cars can be parked in the nearby residential roads which have free street parking. Please ask us for more information.

Dogs

pets welcome

2 x dog(s) available (£0.00)

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

suitable

Wheelchair users

not suitable

Children

suitable for children

Cot

Cot and Highchair

The region

Minehead sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park and, if walking is your passion, there is no better place to be. Not only do you have Exmoor stretching out before you with its magnificent views, wildlife and cosy pubs, the town is also the starting point of the Southwest Nation...
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There's a variety of restaurants, pubs, cafes and tea rooms within walking distance in Minehead, as well as further afield in the villages across Exmoor.

Recommended transport links

Airport

Bristol

ferry port

Portsmouth or Plymouth

Train station

Taunton

Car required

car recommended

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Full arrival information will be given once the booking is paid for in full.

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Reviews


Overall experience10.0
Cleanliness10.0
Location10.0
Value for money10.0
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An absolutely devine place to stay. Everything about the cottage was delightful. The added touches made the stay extra special. You will need to be fit and active to be able to walk into town, however the peaceful situation more than made up for that. I would certainly be happy to revisit agai....

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A fabulous cottage, furnished like someone's home not as a holiday home. Beautifully furnished and very well equipped. We also lived the hot tub and garden. Warm, cosy and welcoming.

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On paper – or perhaps more accurately, on screen – The Old Sweet Shop ticked all our boxes; hot tub for the wife, fast broadband for me, dog-friendly, real fire. It’s quite rare that we return to the same place, but there are in fact even more boxes that The Old Sweet Shop ticks that we didn....

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The Old Sweet Shop is truly unique, a very special place to stay and in every respect exceeded everything we had hoped for. We would All like to thankyou for providing a truly wonderful and magical Christmas holiday experience..5* all the way. If you are looking for the perfect property in a be....

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What a lovely cottage and even lovelier owners who made sure everything was perfect for my Christmas present to my parents. Wonderful location too, would definitely recommend

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1 Guest

Adults

1

Children

Ages 2-12
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Infants

Under 2
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8 Guests maximum. Infants don't count toward the number of guests.

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